Bitcoin on Wednesday, Dec 30, hit a record $28,599.99, taking gains this year past 295 per cent amid heightened interest from bigger investors. The world’s most popular cryptocurrency was last up 3.7 per cent at $28,375. Since breaking $20,000 for the first time on December 16, it has surged by nearly half. Bitcoin has increasingly seen demand from larger US investors, in particular, attracted by its perceived inflation-hedging qualities and the potential for quick gains, as well as expectations it would become a mainstream payments method.
Asia
Prominent Afghan doctor kidnapped, killed in northern city
Kabul (TIP): A prominent doctor was kidnapped and killed in northern Afghanistan, his family has said. Mohamed Nader Alemi was abducted two months ago in the city of Mazar-i-Sharif, and his kidnappers demanded a ransom […]
Business & Economics
Azhar experiences serenity at Punja Sahib
Sajjad Azhar, a former editor of Urdu Times, New York, visited recently Punja Sahib, a holy place associated with Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the First Master of the Sikhs. Sajjad said he felt inner peace […]
Bollywood
Madhuri Dixit dances to Qala’s Ghodey Pe Sawaar
Actor Madhuri Dixit took to Instagram and shared video as she grooved to Ghodey Pe Sawaar. She left fans impressed with her dance moves on Wednesday as she grooved to the popular song, Ghodey Pe […]
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